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Psychology
Douche Vitriol: Incels’ Toxic History and the Alt-Right Connection
Incel groups date back to 1990s. The term started with a community of people, both men and women, unsuccessful in their attempts to find romantic partners.
No Free Feet Pics: Are People Really Satisfying Their Foot Fetish on TikTok for a Fee?
If you have a foot fetish, you might have to pay a small price for it—there are no free feet pics on the internet.
Debunking Dark Psychology
Dark Psychology has been touted as this dark art that lets you manipulate people. But is it sinister manipulation or just basic social skills?
What’s the Alt-Right Pipeline and How Does It Work?
The alt-right pipeline keeps getting mentioned online. But what is it exactly and how do you deal with it?
6 Tips for Socially Awkward People to Feel More at Ease
If you consider yourself socially awkward, you’re not alone. Improve your social skills and make gatherings more manageable, with these tips.
EDNOS: The Most Common Eating Disorder You’ve Never Heard Of
Anorexia and bulimia get the spotlight in media and public awareness. But it’s EDNOS that makes up the bulk of eating disorder statistics.
I Lost My Best Friend to a Cult: Behind the Curtain of Cult Psychology
Five years ago, I lost my best friend to a cult. Today, we’re reconnecting while picking apart cult psychology and how they manipulate their followers.
7 Common Character Flaws to Fix Before They Become Permanent
Seriously, do you want to end up like Bojack Horseman? Get in the car, we’re fixing our character flaws.
6 Classic Books Written by Authors With Mental Illness
Mental illness distorts reality in ways that don’t fit neatly into traditional nonfiction. These classic books by authors with mental illness capture that distortion and surrealness.
What Other Cultures Can Teach Us About Grief and 5 Different Ways of Grieving
Grief is a constant in life, but our relentless push to always move on to the next thing has made grieving a rare practice.
7 Red Flags of Gaslighting to Watch Out for in Personal and Professional Relationships
Gaslighting is one of the most insidious forms of psychological abuse. And it’s not just found in intimate relationships.
Fidget Toys Aren’t Dumb, They’re Just Not for Neurotypicals
The first search suggestion for ‘fidget spinners’ is ‘are dead’. The second? Fidget spinners are stupid. But they’re neither dead nor stupid. Fidget toys just aren’t for neurotypicals.
The Comfort of Horror: How Scary Movies Can Be Good for Your Mental Health
New research suggests a good scary movie could improve your mental health. Here’s the science behind the comfort of horror.
You Are Not Immune to Propaganda
Not even intelligence can keep you safe. In fact, being smart might make you more susceptible to propaganda.
Is Your Mind’s Eye Blind? It Might Be Time for an Aphantasia Test
How vivid is your visual imagination? Online aphantasia tests can help you figure out how sharp your mind’s eye is.